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The COOL Rule is the Country of Origin Labeling Rule that went into effect this month (October, 2008).  The American Farm Federation has provided information to farmers that will help them follow this new rule.

Livestock farmers will have to choose one of the following methods to comply with COOL:

• Affidavits - the affidavits on the livestock must be provided by someone with first-hand knowledge of the animals involved in the transaction.  Producer and Packer Affidavits can be accessed on the AFBF Voice of Agriculture website, or click on the following links:

Producer Affidavit

Packer Affidavit

• National Animal Identification System (NAIS).  Animals have an ear tag or other form of individual identification in compliance with the COOL Rule.

• USDA Approved Age Verification Programs.  Farmers who participate in the QSVP, PVP or QSA programs is considered acceptable evidence for the COOL Rule.

If you’d like to learn more about the COOL Rule, please visit the Farm Bureau website for more information.

~~Charlotte

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